February 5, 2026On the surface, I think we can agree that every business should not be paying the same rate on credit…
February 3, 2026Most payment processors mark up every credit and debit card sale with two components: When combined, you're paying 0.15% +…
January 29, 2026Here at Merchant Cost Consulting, we’re always staying up to date with the latest updates, fees, and rate increases from…- January 26, 2026If you’ve spotted a Network Security & Compliance Fee on your monthly merchant statement, it’s normal to question it and…
January 23, 2026The vast majority of all payment processors on the market offer the same core capabilities. Some may have slightly “better”…
January 21, 2026Monthly merchant processing statements are notoriously difficult to read. And while every processor has their own unique reporting format, it’s…- January 20, 2026Nothing stays the same price forever. And credit card processing fees are no exception. So when your processor sends you…
January 15, 2026If you’re using Global Payments to process credit cards for your business, then you need to monitor your statements closely…
January 12, 2026The amount of money your business accepts via credit card payments can directly influence how much you pay in processing…- January 7, 2026Merchants using Shift4 have been contacting me non-stop the first week of the new year, questioning a new Regulatory Assurance…
